Living with a mental illness means fighting a constant internal battle. Just know, you are doing so much better than you think, and there is help out there.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Elusive Recovery: A Poem
I cannot see past this. The pain overwhelms me. Is recovery real? How long does it take? Is it even possible? How will I know what recovery looks like?
Beyond the 90 minutes – A young footballer’s battle with mental health
Non-League football is progressing really well, but there’s still lots that needs to be done to support a young footballer’s battle with mental health.
4 Reasons I’m Grateful for my Mental Illness
Mental illness sucks. But it’s helped me develop and grow as an individual. I’ve learnt to embrace the few positive things it has given me.
Inexplicable Panic!
Why? There’s nothing I can pinpoint feeling panicked about. It occurs to me to check my heartbeat. Faster than normal. Is this panic physical or mental?
Living With Amnesia – Dissociative Identity Disorder
All my life, I’ve been painfully aware that I do not remember things like everyone else. Amnesia served as a way to remain alive, when I was young.
Overcoming Self-Stigma – I Am Good Enough
I called myself worthless and wished I was dead. I’ve lost out on opportunities and relationships. But I’m taking small steps every day to improve my life.
Finding my identity – BPD
if you feel like you are nothing beyond your diagnosis, and struggle to know who you are, never give up looking for your identity.
Am I mad? Should I fight the demons?
Am I mad to believe in forgiveness and friendship when someone has caused me so much pain? Am I stupid to forgive? Am I scared to accept help?
12 things I’ve learned from my journey through Depression and Anxiety
How many of you are on your own journey with depression and anxiety? Are you travelling that long road to recovery, like I am?
Secrets I’ve Never Told My Family And Friends About My Mental Illness
Blinded by the philosophy of old, my family and friends believe that a person with mental illness belongs in an institution. Can I hide my illness?